See how 5 columnar cactuses add a striking design element to warm-weather gardens, courtyards and entries

These prickly desert plants transform in spring with the arrival of their colorful blossoms

A landscape designer transforms a couple's backyard patio into a feature-packed oasis

Leaving only what wouldn't blow off in a hurricane, an architect designs a modern take on Southwest style

Could you sleep in such a small space just above the desert floor? One Taliesin architecture student at a time does just that

With water in the back and a descent to get in, this skillfully designed modern home keeps its cool in the Southwestern sun

Arrange cactuses and succulents amid salvaged treasures, against a vibrant painted wall or in terraced beds

This thornless cactus makes a statement in the ground or in a container in mild-winter climates

Spectacular surroundings drove the design for this warm, contemporary, open-plan home north of Scottsdale

Age appropriate but not childish, this baby boy’s room will grow with him without a redesign